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25-02-11, 22:23
Hi Guys,
After passing my driving test in December I've finally got round to sorting out a car for myself. Christmas and new year got in the way and then my work moved offices so it's been quite busy. I've finally found some time and have a car in my sights which I'm hoping to be getting in a couple of weeks.
Due to my work moving I've been relying on the bus and taxis over the past couple of weeks. My boyfriend has just finished a temp job where he no longer needs his car so I thought I could drive his until I get mine. So, I tried it out the other week. To my surprise it was a horrible drive home from work where I stalled four times. I'm terrified to get back in the car now. I know I need to but I can't help but feel negative about the whole situation. I'm never going to be able to drive again. I've never going to be able to drive on my own. These are the thoughts I've been having. I'm concerned they're not going to go away and that I will never drive and I really don't want that to happen. I went through an awful lot to get my licence.
So, now I'm thinking, maybe I should get an automatic car rather than a manual. Some of the pressure comes off when I think about getting an automatic car. I won't need to worry about stalling the car. But on the other hand I know people will question the fact that I'm getting an automatic rather than a manual.
I'm all wind up about this whole situation just some comforting and positive words would be helpful I think. I just want to feel excited and positive about driving again. The feeling of independence when I past my test. I don't feel that any more. It just feels like another burden on my shoulders.
Thanks for listening. :scared15:
After passing my driving test in December I've finally got round to sorting out a car for myself. Christmas and new year got in the way and then my work moved offices so it's been quite busy. I've finally found some time and have a car in my sights which I'm hoping to be getting in a couple of weeks.
Due to my work moving I've been relying on the bus and taxis over the past couple of weeks. My boyfriend has just finished a temp job where he no longer needs his car so I thought I could drive his until I get mine. So, I tried it out the other week. To my surprise it was a horrible drive home from work where I stalled four times. I'm terrified to get back in the car now. I know I need to but I can't help but feel negative about the whole situation. I'm never going to be able to drive again. I've never going to be able to drive on my own. These are the thoughts I've been having. I'm concerned they're not going to go away and that I will never drive and I really don't want that to happen. I went through an awful lot to get my licence.
So, now I'm thinking, maybe I should get an automatic car rather than a manual. Some of the pressure comes off when I think about getting an automatic car. I won't need to worry about stalling the car. But on the other hand I know people will question the fact that I'm getting an automatic rather than a manual.
I'm all wind up about this whole situation just some comforting and positive words would be helpful I think. I just want to feel excited and positive about driving again. The feeling of independence when I past my test. I don't feel that any more. It just feels like another burden on my shoulders.
Thanks for listening. :scared15: